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Nursing Assistants & Aides Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 4,756 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in IL.

A Nursing Assistants & Aides major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistants & Aides Majors in Illinois

Nursing Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4,756
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4,756
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4,756

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a nursing assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing assistant majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.1%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistants & Aides Grads in Illinois

61,140 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

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Wages for Nursing Assistants & Aides Jobs in Illinois

In this state, nursing assistant grads earn an average of $28,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

511 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,989. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26% of the teachers are full time.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,184.

#3

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
240 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $29,315 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

238 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,977 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 47% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, LLCC grads earn an average salary of $28,378.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,485 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,991. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. In their early career, Malcolm X College grads earn an average salary of $25,852.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. This public school has an average net price of $6,995. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,423. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,482 after earning their degree at this institution.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,901.

#10

John A Logan College

Carterville
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,328 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending John A Logan College will pay a net price of $4,763.

Nursing Assistants & Aides Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 5% $27,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Licensed Practical Nursing 1,057
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 45

View all majors related to Nursing Assistants & Aides

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